AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire science: A new study from Western Colorado University finds that when wildfires spread fast, forests suffer more severe, longer-lasting damage—tree mortality and the distance to surviving seed sources both rise with fire growth speed. Invasive species management: Fort Collins researchers report that multi-year brown tree snake removal efforts in Guam reduce population growth over time, using long-running capture-mark-recapture data. Local tech & privacy: Steamboat Springs decommissioned Flock cameras and automated license plate readers after community pushback, with other Routt County agencies following suit. Education policy: Colorado’s Board of Education discussed new rules for certified homeschool programs, including requirements that programs run through local education providers. Homeland & community: Arapahoe County court proceedings began for protesters arrested during an anti-ICE demonstration in Centennial, as supporters packed the courtroom. Space/industry: A Colorado-based satellite maker, York Space Systems, faces a securities class action with a lead plaintiff deadline of Oct. 30. Health & youth: Eagle County’s Mountain Youth survey shows improvements in teen depression and suicide ideation, but highlights higher attempted suicide rates among young adults.
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